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PISAQ – Stream 3
Supports farm access to essential veterinary services in Quebec
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The PISAQ – Stream 3 grant supports the accessibility of veterinary services for Quebec farm operations by subsidizing veterinary travel costs, with financial assistance available based on distance traveled and a maximum of 52 subsidized trips per farm, per fiscal year. Eligible activities include on-farm veterinary visits for a minimum of 15 minutes, with regular travel funded at $33 for the first 25 km and $3.30/km thereafter, and emergency travel at $5 for the first 25 km and $4.95/km thereafter.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Facilitating access to veterinary services on agricultural sites by supporting veterinary travel to farms.
- Providing regular and emergency veterinary visits to livestock operations.
- Supporting individual on-site consultations related to priority animal health issues as specified in the program.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural operations registered with the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ) under the Regulation respecting the registration of agricultural operations and the payment of property taxes and compensations
Eligible expenses
- Travel expenses for veterinarians to livestock sites when providing veterinary services lasting at least 15 minutes and billed to the agricultural operation, between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2028.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- A maximum of 52 eligible trips per agricultural enterprise is permitted per fiscal year.
- The financial year runs from April 1 to March 31 of the following calendar year.
- Submitting late veterinary records results in a 0.2% reduction of the payable amount per day of delay.
- Veterinary records for reimbursement must be submitted no later than April 30, 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the PISAQ – Stream 3 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PISAQ – Stream 3. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the PISAQ – Stream 3?
The PISAQ – Stream 3 grant supports the accessibility of veterinary services for Quebec farm operations by subsidizing veterinary travel costs, with financial assistance available based on distance traveled and a maximum of 52 subsidized trips per farm, per fiscal year. Eligible activities include on-farm veterinary visits for a minimum of 15 minutes, with regular travel funded at $33 for the first 25 km and $3.30/km thereafter, and emergency travel at $5 for the first 25 km and $4.95/km thereafter.
Who is eligible for the PISAQ – Stream 3 program?
To be eligible for the PISAQ – Stream 3 program, you must:
Registered agricultural operation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec (MAPAQ) in accordance with regulations.
What expenses are eligible under PISAQ – Stream 3?
Facilitating access to veterinary services on agricultural sites by supporting veterinary travel to farms.
Providing regular and emergency veterinary visits to livestock operations.
Supporting individual on-site consultations related to priority animal health issues as specified in the program.
Who can I contact for more information about the PISAQ – Stream 3?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at pisaq@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the PISAQ – Stream 3 available?
The PISAQ – Stream 3 program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the PISAQ – Stream 3?
PISAQ – Stream 3 is funded by Gouvernment of Québec
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